Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, 2011

10-1-2011 | | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33

[MEG33]

~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~

1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills,
from whence cometh my help.
2 My help cometh from the Lord,
which made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121: 1-2


~Blessings To All Who Enter Here~

[left that other site]

MY EYES!!!

[stephenjohnbanker]

Happy Lord’s Day to all.

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

Thank you, SJB.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

The Wooden Rule
October 16, 2011

Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden had an interesting rule for his teams. Whenever a player scored, he was to acknowledge the person on the team who had assisted. When he was coaching high school, one of his players asked, “Coach, won’t that take up too much time?” Wooden replied, “I’m not asking you to run over there and give him a big hug. A nod will do.”

To achieve victory on the basketball court, Wooden saw the importance of teaching his players that they were a team—not “just a bunch of independent operators.” Each person contributed to the success of everyone else.

That reminds me of the way the body of Christ should work. According to 1 Corinthians 12:19-20, each of us is a separate part of one body. “If they were all one member, where would the body be? But . . . there are many members, yet one body.” Is the success of a pastor, a Bible study, or a church program based solely on one person’s accomplishments? How many people contribute to the smooth operation of a church, a Christian organization, a family?

Coach Wooden’s rule and 1 Corinthians 12 are both rooted in the principle of seeing our need for one another. Let’s use our gifts within the body of Christ to build up, strengthen, and help to carry out God’s purposes (vv.1-11).

All Christians have been gifted
By grace from God above,
Equipped to build and strengthen
The church in faith and love. —Fitzhugh

There are no unimportant people in the body of Christ.

Read: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

The body is not one member but many. —1 Corinthians 12:14

Bible in a year:
Isaiah 47-49; 1 Thessalonians 4

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

"All Christians have been gifted
By grace from God above,
Equipped to build and strengthen
The church in faith and love.
—Fitzhugh"

Thank you for Our Daily Bread today and every
day, Rus.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[stephenjohnbanker]

” There are no unimportant people in the body of Christ.”

Amen!

[yorkie]

What a beautiful painting and inspirational Words, Meg! Have a lovely Sunday!

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

Thank you, yorkie!
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[yorkie]

"The Holy Scriptures are our letters from Home."
~Augustine~

[MEG33]

Mmm....I can almost smell the leaves burning..Beautiful graphic and words,yorkie.

Thank you.

[yorkie]

Ooooops! Post 1570 was meant for ALL my FRiends. I also was going to post
“Have a peaceful Sunday,
and enjoy the beautiful colors of Autumn,
from the Lord’s Paintbrush!”

(The durned thing posted before I was finished!)

[yorkie]

Thank you, Meg! Beautiful bouquet. (Wish I had it on my table - frame and all!)

[MEG33]

I wish I could deliver them personally!
;o)

[left that other site]

What a lovely picture...

But watch out! The EPA will get after you for burning leaves in the front yard without a permit! LOL.

[ConorMacNessa]

A beautiful Welcome, Meg! A Blessed Lord's Day to you!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

PRAYERS GOING UP FOR OUR AMERICAN HEROES AND FOR OUR BELOVED NATION!

GEORGE WASHINGTON – THE PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE

In the coldest and darkest days of the American Revolution, General George Washington raised his prayers for the survival of his beleaguered Army and of the new Nation. The Lord answered those prayers, upheld his Army through a punishing nadir to everlasting glory and bestowed His manifold benefits upon the new Nation.

In like manner, let our prayers now rise for our heroes in the American military who seek to secure the benefits of Freedom on behalf of a people hungry for them. Father, look on our prayers for them with favor, guide their steps in righteousness and keep them in the shelter of Your healing wings. Bless and uphold them in the performance of their Mission. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Amen.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

Thank you, Conor! I hope you are healing
and comfortable
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

The Lord’s Prayer – Andrea Bocelli

DEAR GOD, who suffered torment, agony,
and death upon the Cross to free our souls
from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend
our troops. Guide them in the performance of
their duties. Strengthen them to endure hard-
ship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let
their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghan-
istan from the chains of terror and slavery,
foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all
to a greater share in Your Mercy.
Amen.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!